This blog is for Polk County Florida small farms and pesticide applicators as a method of communication and sharing information. This blog is administered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension Polk County Extension Agent, Mary Beth Henry.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Soaking Up the Local Culture

Take a look at the July 22 – July 30 events throughout the county, and feel free to share this list with other residents or visitors of the Central Florida area. If you would like your event added, go to http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/partners/submit-event, fill out the form, and click "Submit an Event."

Tourist Development Council

Polk County Tourist Development Council’s primary objective is to increase overnight stays in Polk County accommodations and enhance the county’s economic climate. The TDC and subcommittees hold public meetings year-round. The full meeting schedule is listed on VisitCentralFlorida.org/TDCand CentralFloridaSports.com.

FOR SUMMER FUN, JUST ADD WATERPosted July 22, 2013Blessed with 554 lakes, Central Florida’s Polk County has been recognized as both the Water Ski Capital and the Largemouth Bass Capital of the World. These fresh water lakes have been a star attraction dating back to World War II, when Cypress Gardens (now the site of LEGOLAND® Florida) improvised its first water ski show [...]

IMMERSE YOURSELF INTO AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE AT LEGOLAND® FLORIDAPosted July 17, 2013Plan your trip to Central Florida, and immerse yourself into an entire day of family fun at Central Florida’s newest theme park, LEGOLAND® Florida, in Winter Haven, Florida. RIDES, SHOWS & ATTRACTIONS With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, there will never be a dull moment at LEGOLAND® Florida! Begin your visit on the [...]

Historic Lake Mirror ToursDate:Tuesday, July 23Venue: Lakeland - Learn about Lakeland’s history on a Historic Lake Mirror Tour which takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month and is limited to 25 people. - The next tour is scheduled for July 23, so call the Lake Mirror Rental Office at 863-834-2280 to reserve your spot.

Haines City Farmers MarketDate: Wednesday, July 24Venue: Haines City - You can’t beat the fresh taste of produce that the growers and produce resellers have to offer at the Haines City Farmers Market. - Open year-round, the Haines City Farmers Market is free and will always provide you with the freshest produce in Central Florida.

Elton John & Tim Rice’s AIDADate: Friday, July 26 – Sunday, July 28Venue: Lakeland Community Theatre - Lakeland Community Theatre presents this contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier.

Jesus Christ SuperstarDate: Friday, July 26 – Sunday, July 28Venue: Theatre Winter Haven - JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is a rock opera that tells the explosive story of the final seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth at Theatre Winter Haven.

Bartow Farmers MarketDate:Saturday, July 27Venue: Bartow - The Bartow Farmers Market is home to a variety of vendors with different fresh produce, plants, preserves, pickles, and artisans every weekend.

I Loathe a Parade Murder Mystery DinnerDate:Saturday, July 27Venue: Ramon Theater, Frostproof - Come out for the evening on Saturday, July 27, and be part of a live murder mystery while dining at the Ramon Theater.

Please Note: Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Most written communications to or from State and Local Officials regarding State or Local business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure.